ReenactorFest 4 - Arlington Heights, IL

[cheekyactress]

ReenactorFest 4
February 8 - 10th, 2008
at the Sheraton Chicago Northwest in Arlington Heights, IL

Reenactor Fest is an indoor convention for all reenacting time periods, from the Roman Empire through Vietnam. Guests are encouraged to attend in period dress! The 3 day celebration features hundreds of quality vendor tables, LIVE demonstrations of historical military & cultural activities every day, interesting seminars and lectures on a myriad of topics, a Reenactor's Ball, plus music, food and there is ALWAYS a party going on after the sun goes down! Discounted overnight stay rates for convention attendees will be available right here on this website - www.reenactorfest.com. Admission prices are $15 for one day, $20 for two days or $25 for all three days, and are available at the door. See you there!

[Sterling]

Any schedule/speaker information for RF 4 yet?

[cheekyactress]

Still working on this for RF4 - But we do have a Tentative schedule for RF3!

Here it some of the stuff that will be going on in RF3 - Gettysburg

Here is the current (not complete) list of Seminars and Sutlers for RF3. This list is subject to change.

Seminars:

How to get involved in early period reenacting
Aviation and Reenacting
German tactics in 1918
15th and 16th Century Arms and Armor
US Christian Commission in the American Civil War
Interacting with the Public 101
Historical Film making
A History of Landknecht Mercenary Knights
Reenactors in film
Ladies Fashion in the 18th Century

Sutlers:

Mike Kaplan: historical wigs

Lara Corsets & Gowns: Period Ladies Accessories

Mrs. Christen's Miscellanea: Reproduction 18th Century Ladies items

Smoke & Fire Company: Colonial / Early American Books and Supplies

The Watchdog: Civil war Books

Tyoga Traders: 18th Century Tin & Related items

Grigsby Militaria: WW2 Reenactment Uniforms, Gera, Insignia and more

Crimson Books: Osprey series book seller and similar

Jewlers Daughter: Mid-Victorian Reproduction Jewelry

Big Horn Trading Co: hats & Leather Goods

Revolution Wear: American Revolution themed Baseball hats, polo shirts, tee shirts, stickers and more

Blanket Brigade: Civil War & Rendevous clothing

Druid's Oak: 18th Century Clothing

LaWren's Nest: Roman reenacting supplies

Raystown Forge: 18th Century Shoes, swords, glassware, pottery & more

Reconstructing History: Patterns, historical clothing, accessories and more

Soldier and war: WW2 themed shirts, mugs, hats and more

Old Paratrooper: WW2 GI reenacting supplies

Skirmish Magazine: The UK Reenacting Magazine

Smoking Iron Alterations: 18th Century clothing and kit

Turkey Roost Traders: Women's clothing and accessories from the Colonial period

Dutchie's Militaria: WW2 Reenacting Supplies

Castle Keep: Colonial, Civil War and WW2 Reenacting Supplies

Lost Vikings Horde: Clothing and kit for Viking reenactors

Wyvern Productions: Medieval Clothing and accessories

[cheekyactress]

Well, there is two (2) months to go for RF 4 - Chicago!  Are you ready?!

[Sterling]

So how can me and me crewe cause trouble this year?  **wicked grin**

[Reenactorfest]

"So how can me and me crewe cause trouble this year?"

That's like the Pope asking... "how can I be Catholic this year?"

 

MB

[cheekyactress]

Okay Fearless Leader,

Be careful what you say!  You don't know what this lot could conjure up!  We could take over the in door pool...or worse...the WaterPark and hold the lifegaurd for ransom...

Or...

Take over the Bar...

Your Choice!

Cheeky

[Sterling]

Fearless Leader says ye... let us see just how fearless says I. I so love a good challenge....

[Sterling]

Ack my sister's attending... everyone run fer cover!!   

[cheekyactress]

HERE YOU GO PEOPLE!!!!

LIVE EVENT SCHEDULE

UPDATED 1-01-08

Friday
3:30 - 4:15 - open
4:15 - 5:00 - Gallowglass Academy (Old World Western Martial Arts)
5:00 - 6:00 - Jesse Linder (Medieval Music)
6:00 - 6:45 - Autumn Tree Productions (the Renaissance Mercenary)
6:45 - 7:30 - Knights of the Bristol Renaissance Faire (GSM Bristol)
7:30 - 8:00 - open
8:30 - Holy Grail Game Show in the Paramount Ballroom (must show RF4 wristband)

Saturday

9:45 - 10:30 - Battlefield Balladeers (Civil War Music)
10:30 - 11:30 - Tourdion (Medieval Music)
11:30 - 12:15 - 1st Royal Rgt. of Foote (The 18th C. British Soldier)
12:15 - 1:15 - Brent Van Norman (Bagpiper)
1:15 - 2:15 - Ladies' Fashion Show
2:15 - 2:45 - Col. Webb's Band (18th C. Music)
2:45 - 3:30 - General's Press Conference (Grant, Lee, Custer & co.)
3:30 - 4:15 -Jesse Linder (Medieval Music)
4:15 - 5:00 - The Roman Soldier (Presented by the Roman 14th Legion)
5:00 - 6:00 - Belly Dancing Performance
8:00 - Reenactor's Ball in the Paramount Ballroom (must show RF4 wristband or pay $5)

Sunday
9:00 - 9:45 - Battlefield Balladeers (Civil War Music)
9:45 - 10:30 - Destiny at Appomattox (Grant, Lee, Custer & co.)
10:30 - 11:30 - Knights of the Bristol Renaissance Faire (GSM Bristol)
11:30 - 12:15 - Tourdion (Medieval Music)

SEMINAR SCHEDULE

FRIDAY
ROOM A

5:00-5:45 Order of St. Michaels (Warfare through the Ages: A look at the change in army structure and tactics from Hastings to Breitenfeld)

6:00-6:45 Kevin Hershberger (Historical Filmmaking)

ROOM B

5:00-5:45 Kate Henry (Who was wearing what,18th century lace)

6:00-6:45 Deb Foley (Historical Research on the Web)


SATURDAY

ROOM A

10:00-11:00 T. Steinbach (Civil War Battlefield Medicine)

11:15-12:15 S. Quick (the Hunley Submarine)

1:00-1:45 Kevin Hershberger (Historical Filmmaking)

2:00-2:45 S. Pasker (Interacting with the Public)

3:00-3:45 Order of St. Michaels (Warfare through the Ages: A look at the change in army structure and tactics from Hastings to Breitenfeld)

4:00-4:45 T. Hanley (From Pharo to Patton: Military Carrier Pigeons)

5:00-5:45 A. Miltich (German Automatic Weapons of WW2)

ROOM B

10:00-11:00 R. Laplander (The Wooden Horse and RAF POW Escapes in WW2)

11:15-12:15 K. Bergquist (Women in Reenacting, a Roundtable Discussion)

1:00-1:45 J. Foust (Discusses the 22 Days he and his Family Spent in the Wilderness)

2:00-2:45 W. Brown (The Mounted Living History Impression)

3:00-3:45 A. Metz (The Charles Wade Costume Collection and the Janet Arnold Connection. aka: Snowshill Collection)

4:00-4:45 S. Pasker (Cut the farb! How to shave with a straight razor)

5:00-5:45 R. Petersen (Period Cooking)

SUNDAY

ROOM A

10:00-10:45 J. Rowan (Reenacting Photography)

11:00-11:45 L. Greene (History of Corsetry)

ROOM B

10:00-10:45 K. Cieszki (Textiles Through Time)

11:00-11:45 L. Van Norman (Real First Aid Information for Medical Impressions)

[EditorSmokeFireNews]

The schedule looks great!  Tons of great vendors, good friends.  Good times!  I can't wait!  Two weeks from today I'll arrive in Arlington Heights for RF4!  W00t!   

[groomporter]

What to wear...? what to wear...?
I've been trying to talk-up the event on a couple different forums that I frequent.

[Flamingos.r.us.]

I thought I heard that Dick Foss(?) was speaking at Reenactorfest.  Is that William Booth, Draper, or was I just imagining things?  Also, how about a tentative list of sutlers that may be in attendance?  Also, how does one get on the list of speakers if one feels that they have something to share with others?

[cheekyactress]

There are a lot of choices this year...almost double from last year's number for both vendors and lectures.  I hope that everyone will find something to their liking!

Cheeky

[Philonivs Maximvs]

Oh man, I am so stoked.... ONE WEEK. 

Cheeky, let's take over the BAR, then anything is possible, hehe